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The Full Story Of Amy Winehouse’s Death — And Her Tragic Final Days
"We saw her deterioration every day, in every picture. It was like we were on a journey with her. So many people just wanted her to get better."
British soul singer Amy Winehouse was just 27 years old when she died of alcohol poisoning in her London home in 2011.
When British soul singer Amy Winehouse died at age 27 in 2011, countless fans mourned her untimely passing — but few were surprised.
Plagued by alcoholism, drug addiction, and an eating disorder, Winehouse had been slowly withering away before the public eye for years. Her erratic behavior saw her land in the tabloids again and again, and the paparazzi watched her like a hawk to see what she'd do next.
While she had attempted going to rehab several times to get better, she never seemed to stay sober for too long before she slid into yet another relapse. And sadly, the last one would claim her life — click the link in our profile to learn more.
Before the long downward spiral that ended with Amy Winehouse’s death, the British chanteuse channeled her love of soul and jazz into an eclectic form of pop that resonated with countless people. While the world adored songs like “Rehab,” that smash hit also hinted at her very real struggles with substance abuse. Ultimately, her demons got the better of her and on July 23, 2011, Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning in her London home at just 27 years old.
Though people around the globe mourned this sudden loss, few — especially those who knew her best — were surprised. In the end, the story of how Amy Winehouse died was tragically foreshadowed by the way she lived.
The Full Story Of Amy Winehouse’s Death — And Her Tragic Final Days
By Marco Margaritoff | Edited By John Kuroski
Published July 15, 2021
Updated July 25, 2022
British soul singer Amy Winehouse was just 27 years old when she died of alcohol poisoning in her London home in 2011.
Before the long downward spiral that ended with Amy Winehouse’s death, the British chanteuse channeled her love of soul and jazz into an eclectic form of pop that resonated with countless people. While the world adored songs like “Rehab,” that smash hit also hinted at her very real struggles with substance abuse. Ultimately, her demons got the better of her and on July 23, 2011, Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning in her London home at just 27 years old.
Though people around the globe mourned this sudden loss, few — especially those who knew her best — were surprised. In the end, the story of how Amy Winehouse died was tragically foreshadowed by the way she lived.
“Rehab” may have set off some alarm bells in 2006, but the warning signs soon became starker in the public eye. As the spotlight of fame grew harsher, so did Winehouse’s reliance on drugs to quiet the noise. Meanwhile, the paparazzi documented her every move — as she and her husband Blake Fielder-Civil were plastered across magazines with abandon.
Even before she became famous, Winehouse enjoyed drinking alcohol and smoking pot. But by the time she became an international star, she had begun to dabble in hard drugs like heroin and crack cocaine. Near the end, she was often too drunk to get on stage and perform.
Perhaps most devastating of all, Amy Winehouse’s death came a mere month after she canceled what was supposed to be a comeback tour — in order to save her own life. By that point, it was too late.
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